Selkirk College - English language school in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada |
1 - Language School Overview :
Selkirk College, established in 1966, is a fully-accredited public college in the Government of British Columbia’s education system.
English Language Program
6 levels – fundamental to academic
• Will prepare you for further university studies or your career
University Transfer
Fully transferable 1st and 2nd year University Arts and Sciences to all BC and most Canadian Universities.
Certificate and Diploma Programs
• TESOL
• Business Administration
• Computer Information Systems
• Resort and Hotel Management
• Golf Management and Operations
Paid work-study/Co-op Education options for international students.
Castlegar is a safe and friendly small city that welcomes international students
2 - Location :
Selkirk College is located in Castlegar British Columbia. Located in the southeastern part of British Columbia, Canada’s most westerly province, Selkirk College is almost equidistant between Vancouver and the world-famous Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. The regional airport just minutes away, has several daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary with connecting flights to Europe, Asia and South America. It is just a few hours drive north of Spokane, Washington, USA, where there are also easily-accessible connecting flights to Mexico. This area enjoys a moderate 4-season climate and is famous for its natural beauty and recreation, including world-class skiing, snowboarding and golf.
Distance to City Center :
10 km
Distance to nearest metro / bus station :
10 km
Distance to Airport :
1 km to Castlegar airport
Public Transport access by :
Bus
3 - Teaching :
Minimum age of student :
18
Maximum Number of Students per class :
25 Students
Average Number of Students per class :
10 Students
Lesson duration :
60 minutes
Levels of learning :
beginner
4 - CSN, Bildungsurlaub, University Credits:
5 - Accreditations :
6 - Example Courses:
| Course |
Minimum duration |
Maximum duration |
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| Intensive |
8 Weeks |
15 Weeks |
7 - Accommodation :
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8 - Facilities :
| Facility |
Free Access |
Available at Extra Cost |
| Library |
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| Number of classrooms : Not transmitted |
9 - Activities :
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organised by school |
possible near school |
distance in km |
| Excursions |
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| Golf |
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2 Km |
| Sailing |
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10 Km |
| Cinema/Theatre |
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3 Km |
| Volleyball |
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| Football |
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| Handball |
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| Tennis |
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| Skiing |
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30 Km |
| Climbing |
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5 Km |
| Hiking |
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5 Km |
| Horse riding |
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10 Km |
| White water rafting |
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25 Km |
| Cookery classes |
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10 - Price Example :
Language Course :
Intensive Course , 2 Weeks , 10 Lessons / Weeks
Price Language Course
610 Euro €
Accommodation :
Host Family , Single Room
Price Accommodation :
300 Euro €
11 - School Contact Details:
Address :
301 Frank Beinder Way
Zip / Postal Code :
V1N3J1
City :
Castlegar, British Columbia
Contact person :
Ruby Chambers
Important : Please note that the information on this profile is provided by the school and is for general information pruposes only. All data is subject to change and error and must be confirmed directly with the school.